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Samsung · Galaxy A

Galaxy A57 5G

Released April 2026

The Galaxy A57 5G is Samsung's top Galaxy A phone for 2026, with a 6.7-inch 120 Hz Super AMOLED+ screen, a 50 MP main camera and a 5,000 mAh battery, suited to people who want a slim, water-resistant phone with long software support at a mid-range price.

Model history · 7 models, 2021–2026

Screen: 6.7″
Display: OLED, 120 Hz
Chip: Exynos 1680
Memory: 8 GB – 12 GB
Storage: 128 GB – 512 GB
Main camera: 50 MP
Zoom: –
Battery: 5,000 mAh
Weight: 179 g

5,000 mAh+

What reviewers say

Reviewers agree it is slim, light and feels premium, with a bright screen and long software support, but performance only trails rivals and the high launch price makes it a hard sell. Opinions differ on battery life, which GSMArena found improved but Trusted Reviews and Notebookcheck found disappointing; GSMArena praised the main and selfie cameras, where the others found them middling.

From gsmarena.com, trustedreviews.com and notebookcheck.net

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Specifications

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Display

Screen size: 6.7″
Resolution: 2340 × 1080
Sharpness: 385 pixels per inch
Panel: OLED
Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Display type: Super AMOLED+, FHD+, 16M colours; up to 120 Hz refresh rate
Screen protection: Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+
Display features: Vision Booster; SGS Eye Care certification

Performance

Chip: Exynos 1680
Memory: 8 GB – 12 GB
Storage: 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB
CPU: Octa-core (2.9 GHz, 2.6 GHz, 1.9 GHz)
Cooling: Vapour chamber 13% larger than on the Galaxy A56 5G

Cameras

Main camera: 50 MP
Ultra wide camera: 12 MP
Telephoto camera: None
Optical zoom: None
Front camera: 12 MP
Main camera: 50 MP wide, F1.8
Ultra wide camera: 12 MP, F2.2
Front camera: 12 MP, F2.2
Zoom: Digital zoom up to 10x
Video recording: Up to 4K (3840 × 2160) at 30 fps; slow motion at 240 fps (HD)
Camera features: Rear camera OIS; 5 MP F2.4 macro camera; Nightography; Best Face

Battery and charging

Battery: 5,000 mAh
Video playback (maker's claim): Up to 29 hours
Wired charging: Up to 45 W
Wireless charging: None
Battery life detail: Rated (minimum) capacity 4,905 mAh; up to two days of use (Samsung, independently assessed); at least 1,200 charge cycles; EU energy class A
Wired charging: Super Fast Charging 2.0, up to 60% in around 30 minutes; UK spec lists 10–45 W charger power

Connectivity

Satellite messaging: Yes
Mobile network: 5G Sub6 (FDD, TDD); 4G LTE (FDD, TDD); 3G WCDMA; 2G GSM
SIM: Two nano-SIMs, nano-SIM and eSIM, or dual eSIM
Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi 6E (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax), 2.4, 5 and 6 GHz, HE80, MIMO, 1024-QAM
Bluetooth: Bluetooth 6.0
Satellite features: Works with O2 Satellite in the UK (texts, supported apps, maps and location sharing where O2 has no signal; not emergency calls)
USB: USB Type-C, USB 2.0
Positioning: GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS

Design

Type: Standard
Weight: 179 g
Thickness: 6.9 mm
Height × width: 161.5 × 76.8 mm
Water and dust resistance: IP68
Materials: Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ back
Colours: Awesome Navy, Awesome Grey, Awesome Icyblue, Awesome Lilac
Water resistance detail: IP68, tested for submersion in up to 1.5 m of fresh water for up to 30 minutes; not recommended for beach or pool use
Biometrics: Fingerprint sensor
Sensors: Accelerometer, fingerprint sensor, gyro sensor, geomagnetic sensor, light sensor, proximity sensor
Speakers: Stereo speakers

Software

Operating system: Android
Software at launch: One UI 8.5 (Android 16)
Software updates: Up to six generations of OS upgrades and six years of security updates; security updates until 31 March 2032 (UK)
AI features: Awesome Intelligence, including AI Select, Object Eraser, Best Face and Voice Transcription; Circle to Search with Google; Gemini
In the box: Phone, USB-C to USB-C cable, ejection pin, quick start guide

Storage options

Storage	Memory
128 GB	8 GB
256 GB	8 GB
512 GB	12 GB

Pros and cons

Pros

6.9 mm thick and 179 g, with IP68 water and dust resistance
Six generations of OS upgrades and six years of security updates promised
5,000 mAh battery; Samsung claims up to two days of use

Cons

No telephoto camera; the third rear camera is a 5 MP macro
No wireless charging
4K video recording only at 30 fps

Closest rivals

Model	Screen	Display	Chip	Memory	Storage	Main camera	Zoom	Battery	Weight	Released
OnePlusOnePlus Turbo 6X	6.72″	LCD, 144 Hz	MediaTek Dimensity 7360 SUPER	6 GB – 12 GB	128 GB – 256 GB	50 MP	–	7,000 mAh	208 g	Jun 2026
OnePlusNord 6	6.78″	OLED, 165 Hz	Snapdragon 8s Gen 4	8 GB – 12 GB	256 GB – 512 GB	50 MP	–	7,500 mAh	210 g	Apr 2026
OnePlusOnePlus Turbo 6V	6.78″	OLED, 144 Hz	Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4	8 GB – 12 GB	256 GB – 512 GB	50 MP	–	9,000 mAh	215 g	Jan 2026

Previous model: Galaxy A56 5G.

Sources

Photo: Samsung Mobile Press; 010-galaxy-a57-awesomegray-front.jpg

Galaxy A57 5G in Awesome Navy, front and rear: Samsung
Galaxy A57 5G in Awesome Navy, front: Samsung
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Galaxy A57 5G in Awesome Grey, front: Samsung
Galaxy A57 5G in Awesome Grey, front left angle: Samsung
Galaxy A57 5G in Awesome Grey, front right angle: Samsung
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Galaxy A57 5G in Awesome Grey, rear left angle: Samsung
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Galaxy A57 5G in Awesome Grey, left edge: Samsung
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Galaxy A57 5G in Awesome Icyblue, front and rear: Samsung
Galaxy A57 5G in Awesome Icyblue, front: Samsung
Galaxy A57 5G in Awesome Icyblue, front left angle: Samsung
Galaxy A57 5G in Awesome Icyblue, front right angle: Samsung
Galaxy A57 5G in Awesome Icyblue, rear: Samsung
Galaxy A57 5G in Awesome Icyblue, rear left angle: Samsung
Galaxy A57 5G in Awesome Icyblue, rear right angle: Samsung
Galaxy A57 5G in Awesome Icyblue, left edge: Samsung
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Galaxy A57 5G in Awesome Lilac, front and rear: Samsung
Galaxy A57 5G in Awesome Lilac, front: Samsung
Galaxy A57 5G in Awesome Lilac, front left angle: Samsung
Galaxy A57 5G in Awesome Lilac, front right angle: Samsung
Galaxy A57 5G in Awesome Lilac, rear: Samsung
Galaxy A57 5G in Awesome Lilac, rear left angle: Samsung
Galaxy A57 5G in Awesome Lilac, rear right angle: Samsung
Galaxy A57 5G in Awesome Lilac, left edge: Samsung
Galaxy A57 5G in Awesome Lilac, right edge: Samsung
Galaxy A57 5G, Awesome Navy front and elevated rear composition: Samsung
Galaxy A57 5G, Awesome Navy camera and side-button detail: Samsung
Galaxy A57 5G, Awesome Grey camera and side-button detail: Samsung
Galaxy A57 5G, Awesome Icyblue camera and side-button detail: Samsung
Galaxy A57 5G, Awesome Lilac camera and side-button detail: Samsung
Galaxy A57 5G, Awesome Icyblue, Lilac, Grey and Navy rear views with Navy front: Samsung
Galaxy A57 5G, Awesome Navy front, rear angles and side profile composition: Samsung
Galaxy A57 5G, Awesome Navy front and rear-angle configuration composition: Samsung
Galaxy A57 5G, Awesome Grey front and rear-angle configuration composition: Samsung
Galaxy A57 5G, Awesome Lilac front and rear-angle configuration composition: Samsung
Galaxy A57 5G, Awesome Icyblue front and rear-angle configuration composition: Samsung
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